4.9public avg / 10

Best Schools in Odessa, Texas

58 schools in the directory · 35 Elementary · 7 Middle · 7 High · 9 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 51

Private: 7

Districts: 5

Comparable public avg (46): 4.9/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Odessa are EL Magnet at Hays (8.0/10), George H W Bush New Tech Odessa (7.8/10), and EL Magnet at Reagan EL (7.5/10), among 46 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

Schools

51 public · 7 private

Avg Score

4.9

46 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Schools

51 public · 7 private

Avg Score

4.9

46 public schools · out of 10

Districts

serving the city

Best value · beats the odds

EL Magnet at Hays

Rates 8.0/10 despite 53% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Odessa public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

EL Magnet at Travis

STAAR proficiency rose +12.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Odessa public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Odessa

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (Top 10 of 46 rated schools; 58 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	EL Magnet at Hays	8.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	87th
2	George H W Bush New Tech Odessa	7.8 / 10	High	+2.2	83th
3	EL Magnet at Reagan EL	7.5 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	76th
4	Idea Yukon Academy	7.1 / 10	Elementary	+1.6	67th
5	Harmony Science Academy - Odessa	7.0 / 10	Elementary	+2.1	64th
6	L B Johnson EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	61th
7	EL Magnet at Milam EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+1.5	56th
8	Ross EL	6.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	56th
9	Austin Montessori Magnet	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+0.9	46th
10	Sam Houston EL	6.3 / 10	Elementary	+2.0	46th

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About Schools in Odessa, Texas

Odessa, Texas is home to 58 schools, including 51 public schools and 7 private schools. The city's schools span 35 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools.

The 46 public schools in this comparison average 4.9 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is EL Magnet at Hays with a composite score of 8.0/10.

Odessa is served by 5 school districts. These districts collectively serve 118,440 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

35 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	EL Magnet at Hays 497 students · Pre-K–5th	497	Pre-K–5th	8.0
2	EL Magnet at Reagan EL 662 students · Pre-K–5th	662	Pre-K–5th	7.5
3	Idea Yukon Academy 717 students · Kindergarten–5th	717	Kindergarten–5th	7.1
4	Harmony Science Academy - Odessa 540 students · Kindergarten–8th	540	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
5	L B Johnson EL 510 students · Kindergarten–5th	510	Kindergarten–5th	6.9
6	EL Magnet at Milam EL 605 students · Pre-K–5th	605	Pre-K–5th	6.7
7	Ross EL 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	6.7
8	Austin Montessori Magnet 553 students · Pre-K–6th	553	Pre-K–6th	6.3
9	Sam Houston EL 412 students · Kindergarten–5th	412	Kindergarten–5th	6.3
10	Blanton EL 522 students · Pre-K–5th	522	Pre-K–5th	6.1

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Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.

Middle Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Bonham Middle 870 students · 6th–8th	870	6th–8th	5.7
2	Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle 1,193 students · 6th–8th	1,193	6th–8th	5.5
3	Bowie Middle 872 students · 6th–8th	872	6th–8th	5.3
4	Idea Yukon College Preparatory 376 students · 6th–8th	376	6th–8th	5.1
5	Nimitz Middle 1,312 students · 6th–8th	1,312	6th–8th	4.9
6	Crockett Middle 1,019 students · 6th–8th	1,019	6th–8th	2.8
7	Ector College Prep Success Academy 1,369 students · 6th–8th	1,369	6th–8th	2.1

High Schools

7 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	George H W Bush New Tech Odessa 448 students · 9th–12th	448	9th–12th	7.8
2	Odessa Collegiate Academy Early College H S 460 students · 9th–12th	460	9th–12th	5.9
3	Alter Ed Ctr 100 students · 6th–12th	100	6th–12th	4.5
4	Odessa Career and Technical Early College H S 395 students · 9th–12th	395	9th–12th	4.3
5	Odessa H S 3,769 students · 9th–12th	3,769	9th–12th	3.6
6	Permian H S 4,126 students · 9th–12th	4,126	9th–12th	3.6
7	Richard Milburn Academy Odessa 348 students · 9th–12th	348	9th–12th	3.3

Other Schools

9 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Compass Academy Charter School 1,448 students · Kindergarten–12th	1,448	Kindergarten–12th	5.6
2	The Stem Academy 743 students · Kindergarten–12th	743	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
3	The Odessa Y Learning Center 186 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	186	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.8
4	Carver Early Ee-Kg 357 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	357	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.6
5	Lamar Early Ee-Kg 436 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	436	Pre-K–Pre-K	4.5
6	Reg Day School for Deaf 2 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	2	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
7	Ector Co Youth Ctr 15 students · 8th–11th	15	8th–11th	—
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	Montessori Mastery School of OdessaPrivate 115 students · Pre-K–12th	115	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	The Embassy AcademyPrivate 22 students · Pre-K–12th	22	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Odessa

Odessa, Texas · 58 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 35
Middle: 7
High: 7
Other: 9

Resources

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School Districts (5)

RICHARD MILBURN ALTER HIGH SCHOOL (KILLEEN)

9 schools · 1,450 students

IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

123 schools · 76,819 students

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - WEST TEXAS

6 schools · 5,297 students

COMPASS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

1 school · 1,448 students

ECTOR COUNTY ISD

46 schools · 33,426 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Odessa, Texas

How many schools are in Odessa, Texas?

Odessa has 58 schools, including 51 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Odessa, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 46 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Odessa is 4.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is EL Magnet at Hays with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is EL Magnet at Hays with a composite score of 8.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is Bonham Middle with a composite score of 5.7/10.

What is the best high school in Odessa, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Odessa on MySchoolScout is George H W Bush New Tech Odessa with a composite score of 7.8/10.

How many school districts serve Odessa, Texas?

Odessa is served by 5 school districts: Richard Milburn Alter High School (killeen), Idea Public Schools, Harmony Public Schools - West Texas, Compass Academy Charter School, Ector County ISD.

Are there private schools in Odessa, Texas?

Yes, Odessa has 7 private schools alongside 51 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Johns Episcopal School Odessa with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Odessa, Texas?

Among 46 public schools in Odessa that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 21.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Odessa, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.